Laura Doolin and Danielle Calf opened boutique shop August & Artisan within the Sturt Mall Wagga Wagga. Photo: Shri Gayathirie Rajen.
Who are you and what is your business? My name is Laura Doolin, and my business is August & Artisan. I’m a part owner with Danielle Calf. I also have an earring business called Iyana and Jane and Daniell’s business is Calf and Cow. August & Artisan is made up of 35 different makers.
Where did you begin? It began when we were doing pop-ups and markets. We have been doing markets for a while now, and it [August & Artisan] is a place where all market makers come to a permanent space.
What do you produce? We’ve got earrings, candles and home fragrances, bath and body products, children’s clothing, dried flower arrangements.
What do you sell that makes a great gift? Everything handmade. There is something for everyone. People just need to come in and have a look. We’ve got some hampers and we can help you find a gift for sure.
What would you make if you could do anything? I’d probably make earrings in a larger batch.
August & Aritsan will always come to the rescue, with a huge variety of gifts. Photo: August and Artisan.
How would you promote the Riverina? There’s so much to do around the Riverina. There are plenty of little towns … we’ve got the chocolate factory, cheese factory and the strawberry farm. There are also lots of little shops.
Where’s your favourite place for a cuppa? If I’m at work, I go into Muffin Break or Oliver Brown. If I’m out and about, I like Uneke or Pot and Kettle.
Who is another local producer you admire? Any of the makers. Everyone is giving it a go. I love that they are small businesses, and every time they finally get a sale, I get excited by that, too.
Learn more about August and Artisan.
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